Grant Thornton Invitational tee times, format, field, purse, how to watch

Some of the best players in the world of golf will join forces this week for the second edition of the Grant Thornton Invitational. This unique co-sanctioned event between the PGA and LPGA Tours was a massive success last year as it made its debut on the winter schedule and golf fans will undoubtedly be excited to see the event return for a second year running.

The inaugural edition of the Grant Thornton Invitational, the first PGA/LPGA Tour event in over 25 years, was won by Jason Day and Lydia Ko with the talented duo outlasting the Canadian pairing of Corey Conners and Brooke Henderson in a thrilling event. Both teams are set to tee it up once again in the event's second edition this week.

This year's event won't be lacking for star power with stars from both tours set to compete at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida; host of last year's Grant Thornton Invitational and the recent CME Group Tour Championship on the LPGA Tour. World No.1 Nelly Korda, fresh off of her incredible seven-win season, will make her second appearance in the Grant Thornton alongside partner Tony Finau. Team Korda/Finau finished in a tie for fourth in their tournament debut last year. Other notable pairings who are set to compete in this year's event include, Lexi Thompson/Rickie Fowler, Lauren Coughlin/Cameron Young, Jennifer Kupcho/Akshay Bhatia, Jeeno Thitikul/Tom Kim, and Allisen Corpuz/Sahith Theegala to name a few.

Sixteen teams are set to compete in the second edition of this marquee co-sanctioned event, which, frankly, there aren't enough of on the golfing calendar each year. As such, the highly anticipated 2024 Grant Thornton Invitational is one not to miss. Here is a look at all of the information to know ahead of this year's action including, tee times, the event's unique format, how to watch this year's Grant Thornton Invitational, and more.

2024 Grant Thornton Invitational tee times and field

Here is a look at all 32 players and teams who are set to compete in this year's event.

Editors Note: Tony Finau withdrew from the event on Wednesday and will be replaced by Daniel Berger in this year's field.

Friday - Round 1 tee times (Scramble)

Teams will tee off every fifteen minutes beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET with team Reid/Champ and Stark/Poston. Meanwhile, defending champions Ko/Day will begin their title defense alongside Korda/Finau at 10:45 a.m. ET. Last year's runner-ups, Henderson and Conners, will begin their tournament 30 minutes ahead of the final pairings at 10:15 a.m. ET.

Grant Thornton Invitational format, purse, prize money

For the second year in a row, the Grant Thornton Invitational will implement a unique format across all three days of this year's tournament. The 32 mixed teams will begin round 1 of this year's event playing a scramble, a format where every player hits their tee shot before choosing the best shot to hit from next. From there each player will hit their selected second shot before choosing the best third shot to hit from next. The process continues until the ball is holed.

Teams will compete in what is arguably the most challenging format in team golf in round 2, Foursomes, also known as Alternate Shot. This format is used regularly in team events including the Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup, and Presidents Cup, and is challenging because each team plays only one golf ball on each hole alternating shots as the name suggests. Often teams will decide who tees off on the odd-numbered holes with the other team member teeing off on the even-numbered holes, alternating between shots until the golf ball is holed.

Round 3 will feature a modified Four-Ball format, also known as Best Ball, another common format in team events. Traditionally, each player would play their own golf ball in this format from tee to green with the best score on the hole between both players being recorded for the team. The modified Four-Ball format is similar with the main difference being players will each tee off with their own golf balls before then playing their partner's golf ball until the golf ball is holed. The team will then record the best score between them.

Grant Thornton Invitational Purse

The Grant Thornton Invitational is set to feature a prize purse of $4 million for the second year in a row, with the winning team receiving the winner's share of $1 million; the team will split the winner's share evenly between them. All 16 teams will earn a share of this year's prize purse with each of the top 4 finishers set to earn a cool 250k or more. Here is a look at the projected payout distribution for the top 10 at this year's Grant Thornton Invitational.

How to watch the Grant Thornton Invitational in 2024: TV and streaming schedule

Golf Channel will have main TV coverage of all of the Round 1 action from this year's Grant Thornton Invitational beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 13. Golf Channel will continue its TV coverage early on the weekend before NBC picks up the action in the afternoon beginning at 3:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 14, and 2:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Dec. 15. NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports App, and Peacock will offer additional streaming options of this year's event across all three days. Start a free trial of Fubo TV today and don't miss any of the action from this year's Grant Thornton Invitational.